Feminism and Education Flashcards
How do feminists view society historically in terms of gender dominance?
Feminists see society as male-dominated, where women were kept in traditional roles while men dominated politics, education, and other areas.
What was the situation for girls in the past concerning education and subjects chosen?
Before, girls often picked subjects like cookery, preparing for roles as homemakers, as subjects like science were considered irrelevant for many.
What do feminists believe about society, especially concerning the roles of men and women?
Feminists believe that society is male-dominated (patriarchy) and based on conflict between genders, with men historically having more power than women, which they think needs to change.
What are the main ideas behind Liberal Feminism?
Liberal feminists believe in fighting discrimination through laws and policies for equal rights, like women’s suffrage and equal opportunities in education.
What do Marxist feminists think causes women’s inequality?
Marxist feminists believe that gender inequality stems from the division of labour, where men historically get paid more and hold higher positions, keeping women in lower-paying roles.
What are the beliefs of Radical Feminism regarding women’s oppression?
Radical feminists argue that the main oppression is based on gender, emphasizing that any reliance on men leads to the suppression of women, often advocating for freedom from male violence.
What is the focus of Difference Feminism?
Difference feminists highlight that traditional feminist views were created by middle-class white women and didn’t address racial inequalities faced by women of colour, promoting separate feminist movements.
How do feminists argue that education contributes to the suppression of women?
Feminists argue that the curriculum and societal stereotypes favour male-dominated subjects and traditional female roles, setting up men for better educational and work opportunities, suppressing women.
What policies show that there has been improvement in equality within education for females?
WISE, GIST, national curriculum and testing
What is meant by bedroom culture?
Girls ‘culture’ of staying in their room with friends talking and doing homework gives them an advantage in education
